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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which type of columns once supported the veranda of Brennan's palace?
(a) Tuscan.
(b) Roman.
(c) Corinthian.
(d) Ionic.

2. How were the provisions divided amongst the crew after the Hornet was burned?
(a) They were stored on the first mate's lifeboat and rationed.
(b) Between three life boats.
(c) Between two life boats.
(d) They were stored on the captain's lifeboat and rationed.

3. What was the name of the steamer that Twain took to Hawaii?
(a) Enterprise.
(b) Alaskan.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Ajax.

4. What extra food did the captain make for Twain during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Bread.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Muffins.
(d) Soup.

5. What state did the Hornet leave on January 15?
(a) Rhode Island.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) New York.
(d) Maine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the risk of a person bringing their own liquor from America to Hawaii?

2. Which word best represents Twain's opinion of the hula dance that was performed at the funeral rite for the princess?

3. Which explorer gave the Pacific Ocean its name?

4. What did Twain say the king of Hawaii stopped doing in order to embrace the responsibility of leadership?

5. How did Twain respond to Mr. Brown's criticism of his omission of Hawaii's negative aspects?

(see the answer key)

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